Super Zoo-Chapter 617 - 612 Dangerous Person

When we say limited edition, we mean it. One copy per employee, and apart from the back-up template stored on Nangong Yan's computer, not a single extra copy exists.

You can't even get an employee edition, and even if Wang Hao's periodical got spilled with coffee, there's no way to issue a replacement. If we were to just print more willy-nilly, the value of the periodicals would definitely plummet.

Suming occasionally browsed the internal website and just happened to come across this post. After he saw the 'disfigured periodical' photos posted by the female anchor, Suming was furious!

You spill coffee, you spill coffee, but did you have to spill it on my pants in the photo?

A perfectly good pair of white jodhpurs, now paired with faint coffee stains. Those in the know would say someone spilled coffee, but those who don't would think I pissed my pants during the photo shoot!

There must be a punishment!

He left a message on the forum, saying you can't entirely blame the guy-for staying in. There were water coolers in the office, so why the hell did you send coffee or spinach in autumn? That guy is so straight-laced, he was bound to be excited. Of course, it's mainly the guy's fault, so he's fined to help the female anchor with computer repairs, on call for the next six months.

When Nangong Yan heard about it, she laughed so hard she couldn't straighten her back, saying that the techie guy must be so pleased inside that he'd definitely be utterly loyal to you from now on.

What's this called again, picking up chicks on imperial orders? Look at my magnanimity, that's what you call returning good for evil.

Suming laughed heartily, "My man, this is as far as I can help you."

This matter ended on a happy note for everyone, but another incident wasn't so pleasant.

The location of the Great Sage Liquor Industry factory and employee dormitories are in the mountains. Most employees stay in the dormitories during workdays. It's common for them to enjoy a bit of alcohol and play cards with a small wager in their spare time.

Suming was aware of this situation. It's different from certain middle managers leading gambling—the workers' actions were more about entertainment. It's not possible to completely eliminate this, nor is it necessary to control it too strictly. As long as it's kept within a certain limit and doesn't get out of hand, it was fine.

The problem arose with the stakes.

Initially, the workers at the factory were mostly from Sun Town, Suming's old team. Later, as the factory expanded, some workers from other places were hired. Suming was quite familiar with the factory's situation and had dealt with gambling among middle managers twice before. The workers knew the boss wouldn't allow big stakes; typically, the gambling was just for tens of yuan.

Then one day, a worker had a novel idea—using their own periodicals as gambling stakes.

The workers in the liquor factory were well-compensated, a guaranteed base of sixty to seventy thousand a year. But a few tens of thousands of yuan brought home would eventually run out, and you can't just flaunt stacks of cash to your fellow villagers. Periodicals were different. Displayed in the main hall at home, anyone visiting could see them—absolute face-saver.

As it turned out, the loser refused to hand over the periodical, saying, "Can't I just pay you money instead?"

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Obviously, the winner was having none of it. A few words later, they were at each other's throats. While playing cards, it's three against one. When the 'landlord' won, during the fight, it became three against one again, with the three losers ganging up on the 'landlord'.

Thankfully, the surrounding employees intervened quickly, preventing anything serious. However, later that night, the winning 'landlord,' still feeling aggrieved, sneaked into the dorms of the other three and stealthily set their periodicals on fire.

Instantly, the situation took on a whole different level of seriousness.

The Security Department of Great Sage Liquor Industry reported the situation to Suming. After understanding the circumstances, Suming made several decisions.

The landlord who burned the periodicals was directly fired, received three months' salary as severance, and was told to leave; the cost of the severance was deducted from the other three involved. In addition to losing their severance, their half-year bonuses were also deducted, they received a major demerit, and were kept on at the factory to observe the effect.

Chu, who led the security department of the distillery, had come from the zoo's security department, was Dong's comrade-in-arms, and was well acquainted with Suming. He was straightforward and had some difficulty understanding the punishment when he saw it.

The incident began with the other three failing to keep their word and resorting to violence. Not only did the landlord not receive the periodicals he was owed, but he was also beaten, which led him to steal the periodicals and burn them out of anger. In the end, it didn't lead to serious consequences, and firing him seemed excessive.

Logically, the main fault lay with the other three.

Suming's approach seemed to lack discernment.

"Chu, if you hadn't asked, I would still have to make it clear to you. After you return, you also need to clarify the situation to everyone."

Suming had a special talk with Chu.

Indeed, those three were at fault, which is why their punishment was not light.

But when it comes down to it, their issue was one of morality, whereas the 'landlord's' problem was more significant as a legal one.

Firstly, theft was undeniable; secondly, he burned books in the mountains, which, at best, is damaging other people's property, and at worst, could have caused a wildfire! That would have been a serious mess. Arson is a serious offense, enough to be the main charge, and on top of that, it would implicate the distillery.

"Chu, you must not only explain this clearly to the employees, but this incident will also be included in the next issue of the journal! The law is the baseline of morality. In a backward place, if everyone disregards morality but follows the law, it will eventually become normal, and morality will return; in contrast, in a seemingly civilized society, where everyone talks about morality but doesn't follow the law, such a society will eventually be filled with hypocrites and scoundrels."

Actually, there was another reason, but it could only be shared with Chu. The cultural literacy of the workers was generally low; sometimes they would drink a little, gamble, get into a fight, nothing too serious. What hot-blooded young man doesn't have a temper? The landlord wasn't beaten too badly. But, he creeped around at night, stealing from the other three's separate dormitories to get back at them and even started a fire to burn books, which showed he was extreme in character with a particularly vengeful nature.

Suming had investigated and, according to an old employee from Sun Town who shared a dorm with the 'landlord,' this man usually behaved suspiciously, often gnashing his teeth while reading novels at night and saying nonsensical things like "Today's humiliation will be repaid tenfold," "Ignore me today, and you'll be beneath me tomorrow," "Those who mess with me have to speak with sincerity; if I say I'll kill your whole family, I'll do it, and not one can be missing."

This person was a dangerous element and could not be kept.

"Mr. Su, now that you explain it this way, I understand," Chu said with a pained expression. "When I go back, I'll make sure to educate everyone. Can we not put it in the next issue of the journal?"

"What do you think the journal is for? I publish this journal to tell the staff what is right and what is wrong! What is beautiful and what is ugly, not just honors, but also lessons and experiences."

Suming glared, "I can't control what happens outside, and I don't intend to, but on my own turf, I hope people act with integrity and do things openly and honorably, with clear boundaries and principles."

Seeing that the senior leader was determined, Chu stood up, joined his legs together out of habit, straightened his back, and said with conviction, "Don't worry, leader, I understand. I will convey the message to all the staff and correct the bad atmosphere in the distillery as quickly as possible."

Two minor accidents seemed to have been handled, but they served as a wake-up call for Suming.